Little Mariners: Ahoy, Pirates!

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Arrrrrr! Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and noon for your chance to make your own Jolly Roger, dress like a pirate, and learn about life on the high seas. Little Mariners is for ages 4 to 7. The program is free; a donation...

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THIRD TUESDAY: ‘The Golden Age of Piracy: Legacy and Reality’

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

Dr. Matt McDonough is the featured presenter for the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport’s monthly lecture series. Dr. McDonough’s lecture, ‘‘The Golden Age of Piracy: Legacy and Reality,” will be presented at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. The program is part of...

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Membership dinner and lecture

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

All Friends of the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport members are invited to join museum staff and volunteers for an exclusive membership dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. The dinner will be followed by...

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THIRD TUESDAY: ‘Boundless: The Impact of Public Art in History’

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

“Boundless” is a public art installation that commemorates the efforts and sacrifices of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) that fought in February of 1865 on the grounds of what is now Cameron Art Museum. Art is a powerful tool in explaining the past while...

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SKIPPER’S CREW: Love Boats

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....

THIRD TUESDAY: “Scurvy: Scourge of the Sailor”

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

Join North Carolina Maritime Museum Director John Moseley on Feb. 20 at noon for the presentation “Scurvy: Scourge of the Sailor.” The program is part of the museum’s Third Tuesday lecture series, which is held at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Lectures...

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SKIPPER’S CREW: Funny Bunny

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....

THIRD TUESDAY: “Charles Towne on the Cape Fear”

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

Join Jack Fryar on March 19 at noon for the presentation “Charles Towne on the Cape Fear.” The program is part of the museum’s Third Tuesday lecture series, which is held at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Lectures are open to the...

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SKIPPER’S CREW: Skipper’s Naturalists

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....

THIRD TUESDAY: “Rice Culture in the Cape Fear”

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

Join Jim McKee on April 16 at noon for the presentation “Rice Culture in the Cape Fear.” The program is part of the museum’s Third Tuesday lecture series, which is held at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Lectures are open to the...

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SKIPPER’S CREW: Mullet Over

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Designed for all ages, but specifically geared toward younger patrons, Skipper’s Crew features hands-on activities and crafts focusing on combining arts and history. Lights will be dimmed and interactives muted during the first two hours to provide a calmer environment for those with sensory sensitivities....

THIRD TUESDAY: “Silent Sentinels”

Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC

Join members of the North Carolina Military History Society on May 21 at noon for the presentation “Silent Sentinels.” The program is part of the museum’s Third Tuesday lecture series, which is held at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Lectures are open...

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